On Shared Path for ‘Intersections’ Mural Project
It’s a great time for public art in Bakersfield. The latest good news comes from the Arts Council of Kern, which has partnered with Caltrans under a Clean California local
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Community Grants for 2023
This week the Arts Council of Kern (ACK) announced that after the last couple years' limitations, Community Art Grants are back for 2023.
Welcome Our New Executive Director
The Arts Council of kern (ACK) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Welcome our new Executive Director Jeanette Richardson
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Intersections, A Community Mural Project
Intersections, A Community Mural Project, Presented By Arts Council Of Kern, California Clean Act, And Caltrans Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 10 AMFront Entrance Kern County Museum, 3801 Chester Ave., Bakersfield,
Thank You NEA, CAC and Kern County
Thank You NEA, CAC, and Kern County Arts education and innovation are vital to the progression of society. On a large scale, the arts deepen our understanding of culture; to
ACK Awarded Grant from KDACC
The Arts Council of Kern Awarded Grant from the KDACC Bakersfield, CA – May 4, 2023, This week, the KDACC announced that the Arts Council of Kern received funding to
How Does Art Impact People with Disabilities?
How Does Art Impact People with Disabilities? No question about it; the value of art is immeasurable across many lines. Art promotes freedom of creative expression and helps people to
How Do I Label My Artwork?
How Do I Label My Artwork? Are you going to show your work in a gallery or display Showing your work in a gallery or displaying it for sale in
Kern County Museum Dedicates Owtsan House
Owtsan House is the Kern County Museum’s first permanent space dedicated to the history and culture of Native peoples who lived for thousands of years in what later would become known as the southern San Joaquin Valley and the region that surrounds it.
Mike McCoy, executive director of the museum, says the large gallery and education center will host the 80-year-old Yokuts education program for county schools. Owtsan is a Yowlumni Yokuts word for fox. In Yokuts legend, foxes are credited for bringing fire to the Yokuts people. McCoy adds that foxes are revered for their cunning and intelligence.
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Fall 2023 Art Instructors
The Arts Council of Kern is hiring Instructors of all art forms for our 2023 Art Program. For details and more information, please contact: director@kernarts.org
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